The first hot rods emerged in the late 1930s and early 1940s, primarily in California. While it's hard to pinpoint a single creator, pioneers like Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and the early members of the Southern California car culture were instrumental in shaping what we now recognize as hot rods. These enthusiasts modified their cars for speed and performance, often focusing on Ford models from the 1920s and 1930s. The trend gained momentum after World War II, leading to the hot rod culture we know today.

Hot rod kultūra ir mantojums, kas joprojām dzīvs auto pasaulē! Leģendāri cilvēki kā Ed Roth atstāja neatņemamu ietekmi uz šo kustību, mainot automašīnas uz ātrumu un sniegumu. Tas ir vairāk nekā tikai hobijs - tas ir dzīvesveids! 🏎️🔥 